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• Patch Notes·1 Oct 2026Official

  Badassgard: The Brass Factory Demo Update

  THE NEW BADASSGARD DEMO IS LIVE! Vikings, the wait is over!The Badassgard: The Brass Factory Demo Update is now LIVE on Steam! 🔥Explore the brand-new Brass Factory, face new enemies and deadly hazards, experiment with updated OParts and builds, and experience improvements shaped by your feedback from Closed Alpha Test #2.A huge thank you to everyone who helped us make Badassgard better. Now grab your shotgun and jump back in!🎮 Play the Demo NOW on Steam!Got feedback or found something completely broken? Let us know here on Discord!See you in the Brass Factory, Vikings! ⚔️
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• Patch Notes·30 Sept 2026Official

  Badassgard: The Brass Factory Demo Update — Full Changelog

  The new demo arrives in less than 24 hours!As promised, following our Developer Diary highlighting some of the biggest changes coming to Badassgard, we're now sharing the full changelog for The Brass Factory Demo Update.Check out the complete list of changes, improvements, balance adjustments, and fixes below!If you have any questions about the update, feel free to leave a comment or reach out to us directly through our Discord server.Dungeon & CombatNew Stage - Svartalfheim, The Brass Factory” AddedWretched Rest removed collision on small objects that impairs movementWretched Rest blocked all walls and ceilings to stop vikings jumping over stagesWretched Rest changed attack patterns of Giant Wisp MassRemoved attack Soul Strike Bug now apply melee damage buffsAlso gives movement speed buffsWretched Rest Changed totem buff effects on Victorious Loser boss fightRemoved buff effect: decrease damage takenAdded buff effect: Increase movement speed and damage dealtIncreased buffable targets 3 → 20Wretched Rest added new enemies that fire Soul StrikeWretched Rest added new enemies that charges at vikingsForgotten Temple added more clearer visual on breakable wallsForgotten Temple Powder Barrel now explode after a small delay indicated by AoE timerTutorial changed design of the entranceTutorial layout has been fully renewed Balance/OPartsIncreased the difficulty score scaling per stage progressionOPart 8-Pounder effects changedBefore: Set maximum ammunition to 1After: Fire all the ammunition in the magazine in one shotAdded: Deal additional damage proportionate to how much ammunition is loadedMircale Tyr Sacred Bargain skill effect changedBefore: Decrease movement speed by 50%After: Increased damage received by 20%Stat Shotgun will now fire the same number of ammunition as number of barrels attachedForgotten Temple Magnusson The Blasphemer boss changed jump frequency and speed to increaseDischarge status effect renewedBefore: if attacked after being under discharge status, ...
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• Patch Notes·23 Sept 2026Official

  Developer Diary & Demo Update - Sept 2026

  Hello, Vikings!Closed Alpha Test #2 has officially come to an end, and we’ve been blown away by the incredible number of players eager to experience Badassgard! Throughout the test, we received a tremendous amount of feedback, giving us valuable insights into what you enjoyed and what we could improve.After reviewing your feedback and seeing how many Vikings wanted to keep playing, we’ve decided to bring back the demo with an updated build! This new version will feature a brand-new stage, alongside numerous gameplay improvements, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life updates inspired by your feedback.The new demo will be available on October 1st!In these Dev Notes, we’ll take you through some of the biggest changes coming to Badassgard, including new content and improvements shaped by your feedback. For those who want to dive into every detail, we’ll also be publishing a separate announcement featuring the full patch notes.For now, let’s take a closer look at what’s coming in The Brass Factory Demo!📍New Stage - Svartalfheim, The Brass FactoryOur upcoming demo will introduce a brand-new stage: Svartalfheim, The Brass Factory!We've seen many Vikings enjoying the newly introduced dungeon looping system. However, with only two stages available, there was only so much variety each loop could offer. To make every run feel fresh and exciting, we're expanding the dungeon with an entirely new stage: The Brass FactoryIf the previous stages felt like a cakewalk and left you craving a real challenge, The Brass Factory might be exactly what you're looking for!Deep within Svartalfheim lies a factory filled with relentless workers and mechanical foes, armed with technology that will put even the toughest Vikings to the test.But the enemies aren't the only threats you'll face. The factory itself is just as dangerous, with moving platforms, deadly traps, pneumatic presses, and wall-mounted turrets waiting to catch you off guard. Every step you take could be your last, so watch yo...
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• Announcements·15 Sept 2026Official

  [TEST ENDED] Badassgard CAT #2 Has Ended

  Greetings, Vikings of the battlefield! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all the Vikings who joined us on Badassgard's second expedition over the past two weeks. Through CAT #2, you leaped into the fray—surviving, falling, and rising again—leaving behind countless records and pieces of feedback. Your gameplay data and opinions will be a massive driving force in shaping the future of Badassgard. Now, we are stepping back from the battlefield for a moment to carefully review every record and voice you’ve shared. We will thoroughly examine and discuss what was fun and what fell short, and we’ll let you know how Badassgard's next expedition will evolve as soon as possible.And even though the test is over, the battlefield isn't closing completely. In early October, the Badassgard demo will be re-opened. We will return with a brand-new battlefield, Theme 2, along with improvements based on the feedback we gathered during CAT #2. More details about the demo launch will be announced separately later.⚠️ Notice on Test Conclusion As of today, the official test schedule for Badassgard CAT #2 has concluded. - Official Test End Time: September 15th at 5:00 AM (UTC) Do not panic if the game disappears from your library or fails to launch after the end time. We are simply closing the gates for a moment to prepare for the next battlefield, and we kindly ask for your understanding.📝 The Feedback Survey is Still OpenAlthough the CAT #2 test has ended, you can still submit the feedback survey until September 18th. Those who complete the survey will receive an exclusive CAT #2 skin. If you still have thoughts to share, please be sure to send them through the survey. Everything is valuable feedback—whether it’s something you found inconvenient, a fun moment, parts that were hard to understand, or which oparts and combinations felt too strong or too weak.📝 How to Submit FeedbackJoin the official Badassgard Discord.Find the CAT #2 feedback survey link in the #cat-announcement cha...
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• Community & Events·11 Sept 2026Official

  ⚔️ OParts Design Contest — Forge Your Idea Into Badassgard!

  Hello, Vikings!First of all, thank you for all the support, feedback, and chaos you've brought to Badassgard throughout our demos and Closed Alpha Test!By now, many of you have experimented with different builds, mixed and matched OParts, and discovered increasingly ridiculous ways to blast your way through Badassgard.But maybe you've also had this thought:“What if THIS was an OPart?”Well... now's your chance to make it happen.We're excited to announce the Badassgard OParts Design Contest, where we're inviting YOU to come up with an original OPart that could one day become part of the game!Design an OPart, tell us what it does, and show us how it could make a Viking's build even more powerful, chaotic, or just plain fun.And if your idea is selected, we'll work on bringing it into Badassgard itself — with a naming homage to the Viking who created it!🔥 What Are We Looking For?We're looking for OParts that could give Vikings new and interesting ways to destroy their enemies.Visual design matters, but this contest isn't just about drawing the coolest-looking artifact (though it would help visualize for us).We're especially interested in what your OPart DOES.Maybe it's...A blessing that completely changes how you approach a build.A strange new ammo type that changes how you fight.A rune that makes your shotgun slugs behave in ways they definitely shouldn't.Or something so absurd that even the Gods may or may not regret bestowing their blessings to you.You decide.The strongest entries will be ideas that introduce something interesting to Badassgard's existing gameplay while still feeling like they belong in its world.So don't worry if you're not an artist! A great gameplay idea is just as important as how the OPart looks.📜 Contest RulesEvery Viking needs a few rules before being sent into battle:You must be a member of the Badassgard Discord server to participate. Entry submissions and communication with the dev team will take place through Discord.https://discord.gg/9xVY...
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